Chanvre
Chanvre
Chanvre (pronunciation: /ʃɑ̃vʁ/), also known as Hemp in English, is a term used to describe a variety of the Cannabis plant species that is grown specifically for industrial use of its derived products. It is one of the fastest growing plants and was one of the first plants to be spun into usable fiber 50,000 years ago.
Etymology
The term "Chanvre" is derived from the Old French chenvre, which in turn is from Latin cannabis, which is of Greek origin.
Related Terms
- Cannabis: A group of three plants with psychoactive properties, known as Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis.
- Fiber: A natural or synthetic substance that is significantly longer than it is wide.
- Industrial Hemp: A variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for industrial use.
- Cannabidiol (CBD): A phytocannabinoid discovered in 1940. It is one of some 113 identified cannabinoids in cannabis plants, accounting for up to 40% of the plant's extract.
Uses
Chanvre is refined into products such as hemp seed foods, hemp oil, wax, resin, rope, cloth, pulp, paper, and fuel.
Legal Status
The legal status of Chanvre varies widely among countries. It is regulated in many countries and illegal in others. Most countries that allow the cultivation of hemp, require it to be low in THC.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chanvre
- Wikipedia's article - Chanvre
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